At a glance
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The RESTART Initiative is a grant program designed to help ex-offenders gain the skills needed for jobs in skilled trades, advanced manufacturing, and registered apprenticeships. It aims to support their transition back into the workforce by funding programs that provide training and employment opportunities.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments, Native American tribal organizations, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits that are interested in developing programs to train ex-offenders for high-demand jobs.
More details
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Entities not focused on workforce training
- Organizations without a plan for training ex-offenders
- Applications submitted after the deadline
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)
- Detailed program proposal
- Budget plan
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Organizational financial statements
- Evidence of past program success (if applicable)
- Registration on Grants.gov
- DUNS number
- SAM registration
Cautions
- Ensure your program directly targets ex-offenders
- Be clear about how your program addresses high-need job areas
- Follow all application instructions carefully
- Submit before the deadline to avoid disqualification
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